EconomyIran stresses self-sufficiency in fight against US economic war

Iranian officials say domestic capacity can keep the economy afloat despite new US sanctions, while warning that the coming year will be difficult. Tehran is stockpiling essentials, foreign currency and gold and seeking greater food self-sufficiency, as oil exports have nearly stopped and inflation, falling purchasing power, energy rationing and currency depreciation intensify pressure.

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